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This is probably the most misunderstood category. It is important to read the whole definition of what self-employed means in terms of immigration to Canada. This category is restricted to persons who have experience and ability to be self-employed in Canada in cultural activities, athletics, or farming.

Self-employed person" means a foreign national who has relevant experience and has the intention and ability to be self-employed in Canada and to make a significant contribution to specified economic activities in Canada.

"Specified economic activities" means cultural activities, athletics or the purchase and management of a farm

"Relevant experience" means a minimum of two years of experience, during the period beginning five years before the date of application for a permanent resident visa and ending on the day a determination is made in respect of the application, consisting of

(i) in respect of cultural activities

(A) two one-year periods of experience in self-employment in cultural activities

(B) two one-year periods of experience in participation at a world class level in cultural activities, or

(C) a combination of a one-year period of experience described in clause (A) and a one-year period of experience described in clause (B),

(ii) in respect of athletics,

(A) two one-year periods of experience in self-employment in athletics,

(B) two one-year periods of experience in participation at a world class level in athletics, or

(C) a combination of a one-year period of experience described in clause (A) and a one-year period of experience described in clause (B), and

(iii) in respect of the purchase and management of a farm, two one-year periods of experience in the management of a farm;

Contact T&CS Canada if you have questions or doubts. We are here to help you with anything concerning immigration to Canada.





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